Uroosa - Uri, Baramulla
Uroosa is a village situated in the Uri tehsil of Baramulla district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 18 km from Uri and around 63 km from Baramulla. Uroosa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Uroosa is 002519. The village covers a total geographical area of 82.1 hectares and falls under the 193123 pincode. Uri is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.
Uroosa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Uri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Baramulla Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Uroosa
According to the 2011 Census, Uroosa village had a total population of 380 people, including 175 males and 205 females, living in 63 households. The sex ratio was 1,171 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.84%, with male literacy at 89.73% and female literacy at 61.59%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 380 | 175 | 205 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 70 | 29 | 41 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 232 | 131 | 101 |
| Illiterate Population | 148 | 44 | 104 |
Nearby Villages of Uroosa
Uroosa is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Uroosa
Uroosa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uri to Uroosa is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baramulla to Uroosa is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Uroosa
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Uroosa village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Uroosa
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Uroosa village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Uroosa
Where is Uroosa located?
Uroosa village is located in Uri Tehsil, Baramulla district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Uroosa?
Uroosa is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Uroosa?
The pincode of Uroosa is 193123.
What is the population of Uroosa?
Uroosa had a total population of 380, including 175 males and 205 females.
How many households are there in Uroosa?
Uroosa had 63 households.
What is the literacy rate in Uroosa?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Uroosa was 74.84%. Male literacy was 89.73% and female literacy was 61.59%.